Bodegas Carlos Serres Rioja Gran Reserva
Exhibits a deep ruby hue. The nose offers elegant aromas of dried cherry, red plum, and blackberry with layers of cedar, tobacco, leather, vanilla, and sweet baking spice. The flavors are big and rich with flavors of dried herbs, balsamic spice, cocoa, toasted coconut, and earthy leather. Bodegas Carlos Serres has roots dating to 1896, when French winemaker Charles Serres settled in Haro after arriving from Bordeaux. Serres was an important early advocate for producing Rioja wines specifically with international markets in mind and helped introduce Bordeaux-influenced winemaking ideas to the region.
Classification: Gran Reserva
Grape Varietal: Tempranillo, Graciano, Mazuelo
Feature: Sustainable, Organic
Country: Spain
Region: Rioja
Appellation: Rioja Alta
Grape Profile: Tempranillo grapes exhibit flavors of plum and berries, with notes of tobacco, cedar, and leather from oak aging. Graciano grapes are known for their small, dark berries with vibrant aromatics with blackberries, blueberries, and plums fruit flavors. Maturana Tinta is one of the oldest known grape varieties from Spain providing black fruits, licorice, balsamic, tobacco, and spice.
Region Profile: Rioja is one of Spain’s most iconic wine regions. Located in the north-central part of Spain, mainly along the Ebro River valley. It's shielded by the Sierra de Cantabria mountains to the north and the Sierra de la Demanda mountains to the south. The region is divided into three main sub-regions (Rioja Alavesa, Rioja Alta and Rioja Oriental).
Pair with: Steak. Tapas and charcuterie like chorizo and morcilla. Roasted and braised meats like lamb, chicken and red meats. Wide range of cheeses from asiago, manchego to cheddar. Green Lentils.
